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About Finn Financial Group
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The Finn Financial Group is a full-service, specialty planning firm with a commitment to ensuring the long-term financial stability of its clients. We believe this can best be achieved through a stream of guaranteed , tax-advantaged payments carefully tailored to each individual's specific needs. Our diligent work has resulted in a long list of satisfied clients and a high degree of trust.
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Finn Financial Group, LLC
260 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Direct: 949.999.3322
Toll Free: 800.531.7466
Cell: 949.274.5485 Fax: 949.999.3375
E-Mail: Dan@FinnFinancialGroup.com
Website: FinnFinancialGroup.com
CA Insurance License: 0A96173
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Too Old For Financial Security?
Think Again, My Mellowing Friend!
I recently participated in a mediation where the plaintiff attorney denied his client an opportunity to structure her settlement because his client was "too old."
She was 59.
While 59 years of age may have been considered "too old" to think about lifetime financial security in another era (like, maybe 1743), all professionals involved in the personal injury tort process -- defense and plaintiff attorneys, claims representatives, judges, mediators, etc. -- should consider the following before making generalizations about the appropriateness of a structured settlement for people with perhaps a touch of grey:
I. Playing the Percentages
Authors Eric Tyson and Bob Carlson cite "Underestimating Life Expectancy" as one of the eleven mistakes to avoid when planning your retirement in their new book "Personal Finance For Seniors For Dummies." According to Tyson,
"A retirement of 20 years will be routine for those retiring in their early to mid-60s today. A significant number will be retired for 30 years and longer. Some may even spend more time in retirement than they did working."
Age 59 may be too old to think about starting a professional career in ballet but anyone who thinks this is too old for a structured settlement is missing a great opportunity. Who among us couldn't benefit from guaranteed, tax-advantaged cash flow that can never be outlived?
II. Centenarians Unite!
The U. S. Census Bureau projected recently that, by the year 2020, 7.3 million Americans alive will be aged 85 or older. The fastest growing segment of this fast-growing demographic? Centenarians! The ranks of those living to be 100 years old is growing 7% per year and will number nearly a quarter million within the decade.
I'm still a few years away from hitting this particular milestone myself but I'm guessing it would be a whole lot more fun having money when you turn 100 than being without. Lifetime annuities provide secure, guaranteed cash flow on a tax-advantaged basis.
III. More On Longevity
Finally, in case you missed it, I highlighted a number of other statistics that make a compelling case for choosing a lifetime annuity in an earlier newsletter. Before leaving, be sure to:
Click [HERE] to check out our newsletter "Live Longer . . .. Buy Annuities."
I continue to be amazed at how many people incorrectly assume that structured settlements are only appropriate for kids. What a shame. What a wasted opportunity!
Summary
There may very well be legitimate reasons why a structured settlement is not an appropriate choice for someone anticipating a personal injury settlement. But before rejecting it out of hand for all the wrong reasons, practitioners are encouraged to consider the wealth of empirical data available to help them make an informed choice for their unique situation.
We can help you! Whether you're a plaintiff attorney looking to augment your retirement or a claims professional seeking to recreate a plaintiff's future work-life cash flow needs, please call anytime to let us help you decide if a lifetime annuity is appropriate.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service!
Dan Finn, CPCU, CSSC
Certified Structured Settlement Consultant
"Smile your way to a long life"
Los Angeles Times
Health Section/Booster Shots
March 25, 2010 |
Our Services
 The Finn Financial Group provides customized, guaranteed future income options and ancillary services to a variety of clients throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the overall financial well-being of the individual. For a greater understanding of the services we provide, click on your area of interest.
For Injury VictimsWe provide structured settlements for victims of personal, physical and non-physical injuries.
For AttorneysWe help attorneys meet their due diligence obligations, create and analyze proposals, conduct educational seminars, attend mediations, and structure fees - without any charge or out-of-pocket expense to the attorney or client.
For Insurance CompaniesWe assist insurance companies and self-insured clients by providing structured settlement illustrations and present value analyses, helping to present offers, and consulting with claims management.
For Business and Property OwnersWe work with business owners, property owners, and those with certain other qualifying appreciated assets to defer capital gains in the selling process.
For Additional ServicesWe also offer life insurance, non-structured settlement annuities, retirement annuities, and much more. |
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